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PRLB Stock Chart & Stats
$77.64
-$0.60(-0.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$77.64
-$0.60(-0.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.76 - $90.56
Previous CloseN/A
Volume140.55K
Average Volume (3M)229.48K
Market Cap
$1.79B
Enterprise Value$1.85K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$142.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)59.1
Beta1.23
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.58Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.27
Shares Outstanding23,794,044
10 Day Avg. Volume160,170
30 Day Avg. Volume229,478
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.63
Price to Book (P/B)1.80
Price to Sales (P/S)2.27
P/FCF Ratio20.29
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$94.75Price Target Upside22.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)2.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$573.05M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetExceptionally low leverage gives Proto Labs durable financial flexibility to fund capital expenditures, strategic investments, or opportunistic M&A without stressing liquidity. This reduces solvency risk through cycles and supports multi-quarter initiatives even if near-term earnings wobble.
Consistent Cash Generation And High FCF ConversionSolid operating and free cash flow provide a durable internal funding source for investments, share repurchases, and R&D. High cash conversion supports capital allocation flexibility and cushions the business against temporary revenue softness, aiding sustained strategic execution over months.
Deeper Customer Relationships & Manufacturing StrengthRising revenue per customer and strong CNC/injection-molding growth indicate expanding wallet share with strategic clients and sticky demand from product development and low-volume production. This structural customer deepening supports repeat revenue and margin improvement over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Europe Profitability Remains A HeadwindEuropean go-to-market and factory transformations are mid-to-long-term projects that will likely require continued investment and take quarters to realize efficiencies. Persistent European underperformance can weigh on consolidated margins and create uneven earnings recovery across reporting periods.
Elevated, Sustained SG&A And Investment SpendingManagement expects to sustain higher SG&A to fund strategic projects, which raises the fixed-cost base and limits operating leverage. If revenue growth decelerates, these persistent investments could compress margins and delay the point at which spending yields proportionate returns.
Flat Network Revenue / Uneven Fulfillment MixStagnant network fulfillment growth implies limited scaling of third-party channels and concentrates growth on in-house factories. This can tighten capacity, raise operational risk, and limit margin diversification if network expansion does not progress over the next several quarters.
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PRLB FAQ
What was Proto Labs Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Proto Labs Inc. lowest stock price was $43.76 and its highest was $90.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Proto Labs Inc.’s market cap?
Proto Labs Inc.’s market cap is $1.79B.
When is Proto Labs Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Proto Labs Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were Proto Labs Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Proto Labs Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported $0.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.07.
Is Proto Labs Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Proto Labs Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Proto Labs Inc. pay dividends?
Proto Labs Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Proto Labs Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Proto Labs Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.58.
How many shares outstanding does Proto Labs Inc. have?
Proto Labs Inc. has 23,794,044 shares outstanding.
What happened to Proto Labs Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Proto Labs Inc. reported an EPS of $0.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.53. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.12%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Proto Labs Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PRLB
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Proto Labs Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$94.75 (22.04% Upside)
$94.75 (22.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
PRLB Sentiment 57%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 47.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
101.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Proto Labs Inc.
Proto Labs, Inc., together with its affiliated companies, functions as a global, e-commerce-driven digital manufacturer, specializing in the rapid creation of custom prototypes and on-demand production components. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services including injection molding, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, and a diverse range of 3D printing technologies such as stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct metal laser sintering, multi jet fusion, polyjet, and Carbon DLS processes. Furthermore, it offers sheet metal fabrication for both expedited and digitally ordered custom parts. Proto Labs primarily serves engineers and developers who leverage 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software for product development across various industries. Established in 1999, the company is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.
PRLB Company Deck
PRLB Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted multiple strong operating and financial metrics — record revenue ($149.3M), double-digit growth, margin expansion (gross margin 46.8%), higher adjusted EBITDA and a 45% increase in adjusted EPS — driven by acceleration in Injection Molding, continued CNC strength, expanding wallet share with larger customers, and early progress in Europe. Lowlights were limited and largely transitional: modest decline in 3D printing (especially in Europe), Europe still needing profitability optimization, flat network revenue, and sustained near-term investments driving elevated SG&A. On balance the positive financial results, margin improvement, cash generation, raised full-year guidance and strategic progress materially outweigh the headwinds, though the company is still investing for future growth.View all PRLB earnings summariesPRLB Revenue Breakdown
78.75% U.S.
21.25% Europe
1.63% Japan
PRLB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$94.75
▲(22.04% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.20% Insiders
21.76% Mutual Funds
0.96% Other Institutional Investors
45.85% Public Companies and
Individual Investors